Yes…your eyes aren’t deceiving you…that’s a beef hamburger with a fried egg on top of it, then bacon on top of that, all nestled between two glazed donuts!Feeling lucky? Well heres the recipe: Click! Click! Click!Want more vein clogging madness from Paula Deen? Read on......Im wondering if Paula Deen is trying to kill us all?!?!"Lady's Fried Mac"Pretty self explanatory…..but the devil’
This Is Why I Brunch! Mims Parody on FunnyOrDie.com
I LOVE brunch and this makes me feel cool ... and tough... about doing brunch. Brunch is the way to go.
It's too late for breakfast... don't feel like a lunch.
This is why... this is why... this is why I brunch.
Josh Filipowski's parody of Mims' This is Why I'm Hot- This Is Why I Brunch.
When we woke up this morning, my Hubby invited us to have Malaysian Indian breakfast in town. It's either he's missing home or he just crave for the real Indian food ( curry, roti, tosai and etc). The reason why I wrote real is because I can also cook Indian food but I have my own version. That's why we call it PinDian Food ( Pinoy Indian). I don't know why I can't seem to cook curry like the rea
US Magazine is reporting that Kate Hudson and her not-so-secret beau, Lance Armstrong celebrated an unconventional Father’s Day with their kids, and Hudson’s ex, Chris Robinson.
”Kate Hudson’s four-year-old son Ryder went to a Father’s Day brunch with her new beau Lance Armstrong — and dad Chris Robinson. With their kids in tow, Hudson and Armstrong split [...]
Aloha! It's Friday the 13th! Hope everything is fine with you all. It has been a busy week for me and yesterday was my day off. I finally able to meet Jana and we had a brunch here at home. We were starving so we ended up eating couple of Filipino food, re: dried squid, chicken adobo, pickled mango with fermented shrimp, and sardines with tomatoes.
Forget finance for a second, while we’re for these commodity plays to breakdown, check this out…First, the incredible website, ListenToYouTube.com—you type in a Youtube video URL and they...
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This past mother’s day I had the opportunity to shoot a brunch at a bed and breakfast. I really can’t express how much fun I had shooting with this family. Oh and the food, my god it was amazing! Hope everyone loves the shots. -Aaron Snyder
Sunday brunch doesn't have to hit your diet panic button. If you're going out with the girls, take the sensible approach: moderate your intake of things like breads, booze and creamy sauces. Ask for the egg-white omelet or the fresh fruit. Or, host your own Sunday brunch and serve Garlicky Tomatoes With Ricotta and Arugula on Multigrain Toast1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlicSalt and
We had both families over to celebrate Mother's Day. It was a challenge to create a menu for the three mom's, mine, Lon's, and Kasi (Lon's sister and new mom). My mom is allergic to lemon and lime, Lon's mom cannot have any balsamic or red wine vinegar or red onion, and Kasi keeps kosher.~~Mother's Day Menu~~Watercress, Cara Cara Navel, and Edamame SaladVeggie & Goat Cheese SandwichesMini Spin
This chic addition to downtown's culinary scene wants to treat all of Miami's mamas to a delicious brunch to celebrate their special day. The three-course meal lets guests pick their own entree from...
The place for miami downtowners to find whats going on in their area and at the same time support the downtown area grow
Planning a brunch for a bridal shower can be a terrific way to have an elegant, but simple and inexpensive party.
Most food and beverages served for a bunch are easy to make and many can be made ahead of time.
If you are thinking about hosting a bridal shower, consider planning a [...]
Walking from brunch at the Dean Street apartment of friends, who live a block from Michelle Williams. Their son is even a playmate of Heath Ledger and Williams' daughter Matilda, but I decided not to take a camera phone photo of her home ...Tree-lined streets and bicycle lanesThis is a CVSBrooklyn brownstonesFlowering walkways
This hot babe is all set to turn the heat on in her debut movie, Jannat, releasing soon with co-star Emraan Hashmi. Take a look at her wearing a nice dress and exposing her glamorous body at Jannat brunch.
Quote of the Girls' Weekend in New Haven:"When he sat down, it looked like a mushroom cap on top of two acorns."- A Native New HaveniteNot a quote of the day, week or month. Just of whenever. Until the next quote that moves me.
Highlights from brunch with other New York City blogger girls at Roberto Passon in Hell's Kitchen (City Wendy, Charmingly Sarcastic Since 1982, DrunkBrunch, Misguided Misadventures in NYC, No Stop Til Brooklyn, Under-Employed Girl, Vulgar Truths):- $8 All-You-Can-Drink Champagne, Bellinis, Bloody Marys & Mimosas- Waking up in different neighborhoods- Sex on a [new, clean] bathroom floor in a bar- Real estate depression leading to near-suicidal thoughts- Roommates who date convicted yet reformed murderers- Stripper pros and cons- Making out across from Carrie's "Sex and the City" stoop- White boys rapping at East Village Idiot's Triviotic- Sharing photos from all my stops through Brooklyn- Bringing your kids to bars (ahem, Park Slope) not recommended [we all know the little ones can't h
Fashion for Paws is sold old and I bet you didn't get a ticket. Whaaa! Alright enough of the crying. You can still show some love to the animals of the Washington Humane Society and still preview some amazing collections courtesy of Bloomingdales. Join the Washington Humane Society and Bloomingdales as they host a Spring Fashion Show-Brunch on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. t0 12:30 p.m. at Peacock Grand Cafe ( 2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 ). Tickets are $50, with $25 tax deductible. Please call Peacock Grand Cafe to purchase your ticket and make your brunch reservation as seating is limited!Now for the fun part. What are you going to wear to this fashion show? You know you cannot show up looking frumpy for brunch right? RIGHT. Here is my perfect nice weather ensemble
Buckley’s Tavern, a bar and restaurant located in a historic former house on Kennett Pike in Centreville, Delaware, offers nice atmosphere for a variety of purposes. The dark, cozy bar is a great place to get some drinks, the downstairs dining room (with fireplace) offers a charming ambiance for lunch or dinner, and the rooftop deck is great when the weather gets nice. Buckley’s also has an interesting brunch policy—dine in your pajamas, and you get ½ off the bill. Enticing, but neither of us did it. Jeff’s Take:I started off with a bowl of mushroom soup—a generous portion of mushrooms with leeks and tomatoes in broth. I’m a big mushroom fan, but I found this soup to be pretty boring. The broth was salty and unimpressive, and after I finished scooping out the mushrooms it wasn
I performed for Easter Brunch at the Virginia Country Club, a location that I perform at regularly for Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch, and Thanksgiving. It was such a beautiful day, and a good turnout as usual. The VCC puts on a beautiful brunch every time.
This year included an Easter Bunny petting zoo, how cute [...]
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I knew I loved NYC when I heard New Yorker’s love their Sunday brunch, especially the ones including champagne. How perfect! So I’ve gathered up a long list of places to try, but I’ve already found a TRAVEL THERAPY standout I wanted to share right away in case you’re looking [...]
My blog likes to masquerade as a food blog. I snap blog photos of my food so often, the posts should probably have their own label. But food is such an essential part of New York City culture, you cannot become a New Yorker without simultaneously becoming a foodie ... and a wine aficionado ... and a cocktail connoisseur. And you add a "brunch budget" to your monthly expenses.Food and drink are a defining - if not symbolic - part of most societies, but it's the diversity of authentic cuisine within the five boroughs that makes New York distinct.Today I joined my girlfriends for Easter brunch at L'Orange Bleue in Soho, where I ordered the Omelette Maxime and a mimosa from their brunch menu. A lazy Sunday afternoon passed us by as we enjoyed our usual brunch conversation: politics (a few joke
This Easter Sunday, we met friends for a casual brunch at Maracas on Greenwich Avenue. We had a lot of catching up to do. As they're good friends, they didn't seem to mind too much that I started playing with the plastic animals that the restaurant festively floats in many of the drinks. I put my camera directly on the table, cut the flash and pointed in various directions. I thought these images weirdly cool enough to pass along. Watch for one of the friends checking his watch.Walking Off Tribeca, a new walk is underway. See latest posts.
The largest difference between the progressive blogosphere and established media outlets is not that we are partisan or ideological, but rather that we have completely different business models and relationships to larger institutions.
More on the quote that ended Samantha Power’s job on the Obama campaign, from a bloggers point of view.
I agree, this is obnoxious.
Matt Browner Hamlin shares a report on marshal law in Lhasa, Tibet, where eighty have already died in protests.
Voters were forced to cast their ballot for the lesser of two evils (something they share with American and European democracies, although our best and brightest hopefuls are not banned from running but allow themselves to be caught with an escort girl).
Hannes Artens weighs in on yesterday’s elections in I
Our third day in Florida, we followed a quick run on the beach and a shower with a trip into Apalachicola to join friends for brunch at The Owl Cafe. Nothing in Apalachicola is very formal, but the substantial influx of vacationers from urban areas in the south and beyond has led to the presence [...]
Por fin podemos disfrutar en Pamplona una nueva iniciativa gastronómica. De la mano de Enrique Martínez y Desi Arellano, responsables de la restauración de El Baluarte, cada domingo podemos deleitarnos con un fantástico y surtido brunch, donde poder disfrutar del mejor jazz en vivo, en el cálido y luminoso local de la plaza del palacio de congresos, conocido como “El Café”.¿Qué es el brunch? Digamos que es un “ni pa ti-ni pa mí “, entre un desayuno y una comida. Imagina que el sábado te acostaste tarde, incluso puede que bebieses (y más de la cuenta), son las 12 domingo por la mañana, sientes pereza, tienes resaca y hambre. Demasiado tarde para desayunar y muy pronto para comer. ¿Solución? Te vistes, te pones las gafas de sol y te das un homenaje por haberte portado b
click logo for more information Today, my Pop-Pop got up and decided he wanted to take us out to have something called "brunch". So, we got in the car, traveled to a part of Philadelphia called "Germantown", and went to a place called the "Trolley Car Diner. It was a warm and friendly place...lots of people were there and Grammy said it was like "the place that time forgot". Here is a pic of the old #23 trolley car that sits right outside the diner. It was closed because it's wintertime but, in the summertime, it serves ice cream and you can sit at the tables outside to eat it. This is a pic of the diner where we had our brunch. It sits right next to the old #23 trolley car. Because there were so many people there, we had to give our name, sit down, and wait a little while before our table
Here are some of our ideas of what a Real Housewife of Orange County might serve for Christmas Brunch. Of course our chances of being invited are between slim and none but one can always dream.Enjoy!Let's start the brunch out right, nice and light, with Poinsettia Champagne Cocktails.INGREDIENTS:1/2 oz Cointreau or triple secChampagne3 oz cranberry juicePREPARATION:Chill all of the ingredients beforehand.Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into a chilled Champagne flute.Stir well.Top with Champagne.Source - About.comAppetizers anyone? Give me another drink. Now!Cheesy Crab Mini TartsYield: about 405 egg roll wrappers1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature1 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Chipotle Mustard or Rothchild's Anna Mac's Smokey Mustard or Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco8 ounces crabmeat, canned or frozen1/4 cup minced green onion
Here are some of our ideas of what a Real Housewife of Orange County might serve for Christmas Brunch. Of course our chances of being invited are between slim and none but one can always dream.Enjoy!Let's start the brunch out right, nice and light, with Poinsettia Champagne Cocktails.INGREDIENTS:1/2 oz Cointreau or triple secChampagne3 oz cranberry juicePREPARATION:Chill all of the ingredients beforehand.Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into a chilled Champagne flute.Stir well.Top with Champagne.Source - About.comAppetizers anyone? Give me another drink. Now!Cheesy Crab Mini TartsYield: about 405 egg roll wrappers1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature1 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Chipotle Mustard or Rothchild's Anna Mac's Smokey Mustard or Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco8 ounces crabmeat, canned or frozen1/4 cup minced green onion
I had the Yum Yum Sisterhood over for Brunch. Our mission is always social eating but today we also started folding paper cranes for two important people to Julie and Lily, who were diagnosed with cancer. Our best wishes goes out to them. We had a great time as we always do and I got several compliments on the food. Here's what we had:Pumpkin Bread This is a simple and perfect pumpkin bread for a holiday season brunch. The texture and color is amazing. I will definitely make this again.Salmon Cake Benedict with Garlic Roasted PotatoesThis was my own creation. I did not write down an exact recipe for poaching the eggs, the sauce (a pseudo hollandaise), and the potatoes but I did finally write down my recipe for the salmon cakes that I've made several times. People always ask me for the recipe and I didn't have one until now:1 can (7oz) Kirkland brand Salmon (other canned salmons are awful)1 cup chickpeas, mashed1/4 cup minced yellow or white onion1 green onion, chopped1 egg1/2 teaspo
It was my second year in a row to perform at the Virginia Country Club in Long Beach. There are some places where I return to perform again and again, and I love being able to come back to a familiar and friendly place like the VCC. I was set up in the entryway [...]
My friend Stephanie introduced me to some new running buddies who are actually more in to brunch than running but hey, can't blame them. We met at Engineer's Gate and ran the inner loop (4 miles) in Central Park so that we could justify our brunch so soon after Thanksgiving feasting. Karen recommended Taco Taco Taco Tacobased on reading some reviews on Yelp.com and we were all happy with the pick. As one reviewer mentioned, you would never think a place with such a name could be the real deal.Their brunch menu was so exciting; so many items I wasn't familiar with. I'm used to reading menus that read soft tacos, hard tacos, burritos, fajitas, or salads. Then choose beef, pork, chicken, or vegetarian, and sometimes shrimp. At Taco Taco, there was a wide variety of omelets, all the standard fair, and then at least five dishes I hadn't heard of. Unfortunately, I can't remember any other than the one I ordered, but the Cazuela was so good. It's a baked dish with tortilla, black beans
Breakfast + Lunch at Tai Thong Restaurant at SS2
An UntoldCityLife.com’s Taste Bud Review by Xiao Loong Zi
Overall taste bud: 3.5 stars (6 dishes for two persons at RM62.70)
What a lazy Saturday morning! Where would you go for a simple breakfast? I think I am getting sophisticated on foods nowadays. So going to Tai Thong for a brunch is something unusual in my life. This “unlucky” friend in PJ was called to company me to review Tai Thong’s dim sum and foods.
It was extremely crowded inside the restaurant at 11am. Most tables already filled with big families and we were lucky enough to get a table in a nice section.
Ok… let see the mouth-watering dim sum and foods
Our dim sum set
The yummy “Siew Mei”
The “Har Kao”?
Can someone tell me what is this called? :p (I think this is the “har kao”, right?)
Fish ball cake? (Don’t really know how you call it :p)
This “Lou Mei Kai” got pork meat! So I d
Kasi recommended Punch Punch a long time ago but for some reason I never got around to going. Well, I should have gone earlier since I really enjoyed my brunch this past Sunday and since it's close by, it's the perfect safety spot. Punch isn't going to blow your mind but they hit a couple of key points for a good brunch place:1. Good Coffee - I hate letting a good brunch get spoiled by bad coffee. Punch not only serves a good tasting cup of coffee but refills your cup often.2. Good Quick Breads - Most brunch spots offer muffins or a banana bread, or biscuits while you wait. Right after being seated, we were greeted with a basket of warm (extra points) mini-muffins. I tried a banana mini muffin and it was a good texture with real banana flavor.3. Diverse Menu - Girls love brunch but that means we'll also get bored of standard brunch menus. It's always great to see some more innovative items or twists on the classics. For example, Punch lists a Lamb Burger, a Chorizo Hash, and Lobst
Enough with the Red Sox for now. Time for a little boxing/video game fun. What happens when the hipster brunch scene meets the 8-bit Nintendo rage of boxing icon Mike Tyson? This I guess. Would you like some ketchup with that ear, Mr. Tyson? (Video courtesy Simon On Sports - maybe NSFW) STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.Well, ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted “ to be an artist” and took art classes as a child at the Rhode Island School of Design. In college, I got my B.A. in Fine Arts (concentrating in silkscreen design) and then was very fortunate to have a number of jobs using my silkscreen knowledge. I worked in a couple of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums as an Exhibits Specialist and then as the matter and framer in the National Gallery of Art. Becoming my “own boss” however, didn’t come about until several years later when I met my husband (a gemologist and author of several books on the subject ).Thanks to my husband, I was introduced to both the world of beads and oddly enough to the inner workings of computers( as he owned a computer company at the time ). One thing led to another and through a lot of networking and creative processes, I developed my two lines of jewelry – Beadles and Three Ring Cir
Rick Morrissey wants you to remember the good times
I can't say if he was giggling while writing this, but I suspect he was.
From the Trib:
So I'll say it: The Reds made a good move. You know, if winning's your thing.
It's interesting how, aside from his odd decision to pull Carlos Zambrano after 85 pitches in Game 1 of the Arizona playoff series, Lou Piniella is regarded as something of a baseball genius for getting 85 victories out of a franchise that won 66 games the season before under Baker.
Never mind that many believed the Cubs had the most talent, by far, in the National League Central this year.
Never mind that the Cubs spent gobs of money on players for Piniella.
Or, for that matter, that the Cubs won 88 and 89 games in Baker's first two seasons at Wrigley Field.
Piniella is a savant!
And Baker, who got his 2003 club closer to the World Series than any Cubs team in almost 60 years, is perceived as a loser, a punch line, chump change.
You still can hear the moaning lon
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Holly Bedard, a fairly new addition to the thirty-something group. Girls’ Night Out Designs came about a few years ago. Quite frankly, I started making jewelry as a way to keep my hands busy after I quit smoking. It worked – and almost six years later I’m much healthier and surrounded by tons of jewelry! You can find my collection at www.girlsnightoutdesigns.com.2. Where are you located?Manchester, NH3. How did you come up with your business name?It was a fairly painful process. I agonized over finding just the right name and always felt like it was on the tip of my tongue. Many, many girls’ nights later, it finally hit me. It was exactly what I had been looking for. I always thought the jewelry I created had a fun, slightly intoxicating feel to it, and Girls’ Night Out Designs said it all.4. Where do you sell your products?I sell my products exclusively online at www.girlsnightoutdesigns.com. I al
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business I’m a late bloomer who found creating jewelry to be a passion (don’t you know that Clinical Scientist degree looks so much better collecting dust in the attic!). Initially, I started simple beading for stress relief but this quickly turned into an addiction. I’m self taught and currently metal smith, wire wrap, chainmaille and work with glass (fused and lamp work) as a medium; I just can’t decide because it all so much fun! My husband and soul mate, John is extremely supportive and has encouraged me every step of the way from my first sale to trunk show to the e-commerce jewelry boutique, Designing-Diva. Our children, Brittney(8) and Blake(6), can often be found in the studio helping pack orders and making their own little wearable art; Blake loves to make his own pendant talisman necklaces and Brittney loves making charms for her bracelets. 2. Where are you located? I’m located in the Big D aka Dallas. My studio is
Ingredient List: 3 cups diced ham3 cups bread cubes1/2 pound Block Cheddar cheese, grated (16 ounces, pre-shredded)1 Cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced1 teaspoon of dry mustar3 Tablespoons flour3 cups milk 4 eggs ------------------------------ Sauce: 1 chicken bouillon cube1 cup hot water1 can cream of chicken soup ------------------------------ Kitchen Equipment Needed 9" x 13" baking dish, greasedMixing bowls Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the night before. Step 2: Combine ham, bread cubes, cheese, and mushrooms and mix together with mustard and flour. Step 3: Spread into a greased 9" x 13" pan. Step 4: Whisk together milk and eggs and pour over the above mixture. Step 5: In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube in 1 Cup hot water. Add 1 can cream of chicken soup and mix well. Step 6: Pour over the mixture in the pan. Step 7: Cover with foil and let stand overnight. Step 8: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 9: Bake, covered with the fo
This ham and cheese brunch casserole is made with ham, cheese, broccoli, eggs, and bread. Make this breakfast casserole the night before and bake in the morning. Serve for breakfast or brunch with toast, fresh fruit and coffee or milk. This is a wonderful breakfast casserole recipe to make ahead the night before especially if you have guests staying over at your house. Then all you have to do is put it in the oven in the morning and wait to receive the compliments! Enjoy your cup of coffee or tea and have some good conversation while you wait and smell the aromas of this delicious breakfast recipe. This time let your oven do the work for you. Ham and Cheese Brunch Casserole Recipe Ingredient List: 12 slices bread, trimmed and cubed.1-10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained. (Or use fresh cut into small pieces).2 cups diced ham2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups milk1 small onion finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons onion flakes)1/2
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I’ve been designing jewelry for about five years now, but my passion for the craft came about unexpectedly. At the time, I was living in Santa Monica and took a trip back to my hometown of Portland, Oregon. On a momentary whim, my dad took me into a shop called Ed’s House of Gems. I became infatuated with the intrinsic beauty of the stones, so I bought about ten strands to fool around with. At first, I was just making gifts for friends and family. After a while though, I realized that this was something I wanted to try and grow. I’ve since sold my work at art galleries and shows, in boutiques, and early this year I was able to expand to my own on-line boutique. 2. Where are you located?My business is based out of Phoenix, AZ.3. How did you come up with your business name?I wanted to keep things simple. I figured I had a really unique name, and I wanted to use it. 4. Where do you sell your products? There
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I’m a native New Yorker but currently live outside of Boston with my husband, my 3.5 year-old daughter Adelaide, my 8 month-old daughter Georgina and our dog Chewy. I have always enjoyed painting, photography, color…pretty much anything where I can be creative. TADA BABY gives me the opportunity to do all of this! I create personalized canvas wall art that features babies and big kids. Digital artwork is first created on the computer incorporating the photograph of the child. It is then giclée printed with archival pigment inks on premium artist canvas. I stretch the canvas over a wooden frame and then areas are hand-painted with acrylic paint. The canvas is then sprayed with a finishing gloss to protect it. The result is an original piece of art that children will love as much as their parents do!2. Where are you located?Sherborn, MA. It is a small suburb of Boston, MA.3. How did you come up with your business na
Brunch at the Palace.
Dan and Jenny recap their night at the Kiss the Lips party. Jenny insisted that she was fine after Chuck attacked her; and Dan relives “the wave” that he shared with Serena.
Nate and Chuck relive the party as well, with Chuck claiming that he wanted to kill Dan for decking him. Dan, of course, decked Chuck for attacking Jenny at the party.
Serena and her mother have an argument about Serena’s plans for the day. Serena rushes off to see Blair at the same time that Dan tries to meet up with Serena for his “second chance.” Nate also stops by to see Serena.
Blair is not happy to see Serena. Serena brings coffee and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” to try and patch things up, but Blair explains to Serena that she knows that Serena slept with Nate.
Jenny goes to see Blair to find out what people were saying about what happened at the party with her and Chuck. Blair figures out that having Jenny on her side is a good thing - especi
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Jessica and I am a stay at home mom to my almost 3 year old son, with another sweet baby on the way (due in 4 weeks!!) I am constantly crafting and have been for as long as I can remember. As a young child my great-grand mother taught me to crochet and it kind of just stuck. I dabble in many different crafts, trying new things all the time and sticking with what I like.I started my business as a way to do what I love, which is create imaginative, useful items with my hands, pass on these items to people who will enjoy and cherish them as much as I do, and, maybe even add a little extra income to what my husband contributes that makes it possible to stay home with my children.2. Where are you located?I am located in the California Bay Area. This is a wonderful place for artists and crafters, with so many resources near by! I have a number of yarn stores that I frequent, depending on the particular yarn I ne
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. My name is Amber Fay and I work full-time for a group of general surgeons. My life has come to a point where I need to make a change, although my job is very rewarding, it is now time for me to pursue my jewelry making business. I create and sell photo tile pendants. They make unique and different gifts in the sense that they are handmade and use a special transfer process to create each piece. I use low fire clay and each image in resized and cropped and transferred to black and white where it is then baked onto the clay tile. The image actually becomes a part of the tile. 2. Where are you located? Thousand Oaks, CA 3. How did you come up with your business name? I could not think of a name, so everyone kept telling me to just use my own name, that it flowed rather nicely. 4. Where do you sell your products? www.amberfay.etsy.com. 5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? I belong to many j
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I started in January 2006 (when I was 19) as a natural progression of my love of knitting and crochet (I also weave, tat, and much more as well). My love of handspun lead me to want to share it- and my love of environmentalism- with other people. There aren't many other people out there making eco friendly yarn the way I do, using greywater, not many other people are naturally dying sock yarn either. So, my business is an extension of my lifestyle! It is vegetarian and eco friendly just like me.2. Where are you located?I am located in the lovely Pacific Northwest, which I am very lucky to live in- we are really green here, and I'm not just talking about the trees! I love that I can live in an area that has like-minded people, and a large knitting population!3. How did you come up with your business name? My business name was a screen name I have used since an early teen, so it seemed natural to incorporate it in t
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.ZeVin Creations is a sister-owned company that provides one-of-a-kind cards for all occasions/holidays/events. The uniqueness about our cards is that we use just about anything to make a card and we interweave in the two sister's special talents into the cards. We both have two distinct styles and that comes across in our cards which allows the card to appeal to a larger market.2. Where are you located? Louisville, KY3. How did you come up with your business name? The name ZeVin Creations comes from the sister’s parent’s name (ZE – Zenolia Miller and VIN – Marvin Miller). God has blessed their parents with these girls who in exchange have been blessed with the talents that go into making these pieces of art. So it seemed natural to continue their legacy in the business name. 4. Where do you sell your products? We have a couple retail locations in KY and NC. And online at www.zevcards.com. We are currently wor
Many years ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Teresa’s Café – a casual, Italian/American BYO located in the heart of the Main Line community of Wayne, PA – was among my semi-regular stops for casual business lunches. In the subsequent years, I’d more or less forgotten about the place, as my regular dining orbit now more naturally revolves around Philadelphia itself. However, the name had resurfaced of late in the context of its new sibling, Teresa’s Next Door (TND), a Belgian style bar and bistro. The original Teresa’s remains a BYO for wine but patrons now have the ability to stop in next door for a beer, cocktail or for alternate and late night meal options. With a friend in for a Sunday visit, we called TND to confirm that they’re open for lunch and then headed on over.In concept, Teresa’s Next Door is clearly Wayne’s answer to Philadelphia’s Belgian stalwarts like Monk’s Café and Eulogy. The bottled beer list is biblical in proportion, focusing primarily o
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Josephine and I’m a graphic designer. I have a BFA in Art Visual Communications and have experience in web, print and television. I started Retrospective Design in January 2007. I do completely custom designs for photo montages, photo books, wedding invitations and more. Each design I make is specially made just for each customer. My customers send me their favorite photos and I get to make them a unique montage. I do my wedding invitations a little different than most companies. I create custom designs and then provide you with the print ready electronic files that you can take to your local printer or print at home. This is a great way for the bride on the budget to get a design she loves. I love creating new designs and I am always ready for a challenge.2. Where are you locatedKansas City, MO3. How did you come up with your business name?It took me awhile. The first few names I thought of were taken. S
I woke up feeling good today. The sun was shining bright and it was a perfect day to have brunch out. Frank and I went to the Vegas Diner for a much needed boost My Lumber JackFrank's He-manThe food was yum as usual, that's why this place is our haven for quick meals. 'Twas a little bit too much of a brunch I think, that after we cleaned up our plate, we both felt we needed to take a nap. It was not meant to be anyway, since we had to stop by Pathmark. Chores, chores, chores... when will they ever go away....
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I’m actually a veterinarian. Don’t get me wrong…I love the animal biz. But after having 2 children, I decided I would rather have more time at home. So, I ventured into Mairzey Dotes. I create baby blankets from chenille and modern, vintage prints. 100% cotton. 100% washable!2. Where are you located?We originally began the biz in Chicago, but recently moved to Indianapolis. Really, you can only have so many kids, pets, and sewing projects in a teeny tiny downtown condo!3. How did you come up with your business name?It’s from a silly children’s song. The song has been a favorite to many generations in our family. Mairzey dotes and dozey dotes and little lambzied ivy…. 4. Where do you sell your products?www.mairzeydotes.com.5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?The Switchboards, The Designer Only Lounge at the Daily Stroll, and Trunkt.6. Read any good books lately?Ha! I thi
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I've always been fascinated by the "finished product." The process of taking raw materials and turning them into something tangible and functional is so inspiring; the fact that a big chunk of clay can be morphed into a beautiful bowl is just so cool. Plays With Mud is a collection of all the things I love to make. Pottery, belts, paper goods ... you name it, I've probably made it. Right now, I make a lot of custom gifts for people. I love it when someone comes to me and asks if I could make a birthday gift for their friend, or a Christmas present for their mom. It totally makes my day! 2. Where are you located? Plays With Mud is in the growing township of Fort Mill, South Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. 3. How did you come up with your business name? I wanted something that was fun and playful ... not too serious but still indicative of the products that I create. At the time I came up with
My Mom's in town today so I made this cake for her this morning. It's easy, good, and not overly sweet, so she had no complaints! Now, I'm off to Ontario Place to begin prep for a dinner cruise on Lake Ontario. My client is going to "pop the question" to his girlfriend. How romantic!Blueberry Brunch Coffee CakeBase:1/2 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 egg2 tsp lemon rind, grated1 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 tbsp poppy seeds1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup sour creamFilling2 cups fresh blueberries1/3 cup sugar2 tsp all purpose flour1/4 tsp nutmegGlaze1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted1-2 tsp milkPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan.Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and lemon rind. Beat 2 more minutes at medium speed.Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt. Stir into butter mixture, alternately with sour cream. Spread dough evenly over bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan. Base and sides should be about 1/4 inch
Ayer nos fuimos a brunchear con Nina (a las 15 hs) y decidimos dar una vuelta por la ciudad para decidir en donde íbamos a comer.Primero fuimos a Palermo, pero la gente nos parecía muy moderna y nos molestaba la feria inmunda que hay en esa plaza cochina. Decidimos que teníamos que ir a Costanera, porque éramos ochentosos. Cuando vimos las sillas de Bahamas nos desmayamos de risa y dijimos que era tumách. Así fue como terminamos en Las Cañitas comiendo papas fritas con caviar, porque nos parecía un lugar muy menemista. De todas formas lo más entretenido fue cuando Nina me hizo una confesión a bordo de su lisérgico automóvil: Nina: Yo apliqué para trabajar en las Fuerzas Armadas.Pol: ..................
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I have a BFA in Illustration from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I used to do a lot of editorial collage illustration and I also design youth sports posters for photographers. After my daughter was born, I was inspired to create children's items. Right now I sell name plaques, mommy calling cards, and children's photo collages. I am working on wall art and onesies.2. Where are you located? I live in the Philadelphia suburbs and work from my home studio.3. How did you come up with your business name? Sophie is my daughter's name. I wanted something that would evoke the playfulness of childhood and the funky, modern look of my designs.4. Where do you sell your products? Right now they are sold on my own site, www.sophieandspice.com. I am looking into other online retailers for some of my products.5. Do you ever get stumped for ideas? How do you work through it?Ideas are the main aspect of being an i
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Cherie and I make a sinfully yummy fudge that is packaged in a jar and eaten with a spoon, aptly called "Spoon Fudge." This is the second business I've started and I'm having a boatload of fun working my way through the food industry. I have a husband, Joe, and a 15 year old son, Timothy, who both are an immense help in the running of this business. Timothy is the one who labels and packages all the product and Joe handles the shipping side of the things. I'm left with the actual making of the product. My husband and I also run a web development firm from home - this is our "real" job and it allows us to get away as needed to run the fudge business. 2. Where are you located?We are currently in Tucson, AZ but are looking forward to a change of scenery and are planning to relocate in Seattle, WA this fall or next spring. Our families are in the general area there and my fudge will be much happier away from the h
When I lived in the South End, there were numerous options for brunch on Sunday mornings: Garden of Eden, Aquitaine, Tremont 647, and my personal favorite Metropolis Cafe. It was at Metropolis that I found the best orange juice next to fresh squeezed.Quick aside for the OJ - Natalie's Orchid Island orange juice is what they serve at Metropolis. I used to go religiously and order that stuff, one day while sitting at the bar area and having my breakfast, I asked the waitress if i could see the juice jug. I read the label and promptly went home and googled the name. Then I emailed the company to find out where I could buy it. Answer: Trader Joe's. Believe me, it's awesome stuff.Back to the topic of brunch. After moving from the south end, it's been slim pickins in terms of places i could walk to closeby. Last week I walked over to The Paramount in Beacon Hill with some friends. It was my first time eating there and I will say that it was pretty good. If you've never been
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. My name is Monique and I feel so blessed to be a stay at home mommy to my two beautiful children! The business idea came shortly after my daughter was born. I was able to create a hair clip that doesn't fall out of a baby's hair even if they only have a few strands. I also make clips for toddlers and girls. I feel so lucky to have had the ability to start my own business while raising my kids. I'm really enjoying life to the fullest. 2. Where are you located? Online and I ship internationally too!3. How did you come up with your business name? My dad always affectionately calls my sister and I "Sugarplum" since we were in diapers.4. Where do you sell your products?Online at my website www.LilSugarplum.com. 5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? No (for lack of time).6. Have any marketing or business tips you’d like to share? Network as much as you can, you never know where it may lead to!7.
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.Hi! My name is Lindsay Green & I own Lindsay’s Candles & Stuff. I make scented candles, soaps and bath & body products. I started Lindsay’s Candles & Stuff back in September 2004, while I was still in college. I had been making candles for 10 months at that point & figured people liked them, why not sell them! Soap & bath & body products entered the product line shortly after, once I had enough time to test them all out personally. 2. Where are you located?Pickering, Ontario, Canada3. How did you come up with your business name?I came up with it one night when I was lying in bed trying to fall asleep. I seem to come up with lots of things like that!4. Where do you sell your products?I sell them through my own website www.lindsayscandles.com as well as through 2 other local shops. We are currently looking for new wholesale partners. 5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?I belong to The Swi
I had brunch at Sarabeth's Sarabeth's (East) with a great group of TNT-ers today after our Saturday morning run. I had dinner at the UWS location Sarabeth's (West) a couple of years ago and was quite disappointed. The brunch was much better which make sense since that is what Sarabeth's is known for.
As soon as you're seated, coffee comes around and is constantly refilled (same with water). I
Twista, Musiq, T.I., Yung Joc, and Public Enemy's Flava Flav attended the Power Brunch To Salute (Product)Red and the HollyRod Foundation held at the Sunset Tower Hotel on Sunday (June 24) in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from
I'm posting this on Saturday because I'll be out of town tomorrow :) julie1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.Andrea and I met 10 years ago as graphic designers working at a designfirm in Chicago. We had always talked about starting a business togetherat some point. I have always loved making things and one of my passionswas giving personalized baby tees as gifts. After Andrea had twins, Ibrought over tees for the babies and we decided it was the perfect time toget the business going.2. Where are you located?We are located in Chicago.3. How did you come up with your business name?"Uni" has been our longtime nickname for each other so when we decided tostart our business it seemed natural to include it. We also like itbecause it can mean other things.4. Where do you sell your products?Currently through our website, www.littleuni.com, and Red Balloon in Chicago.5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?The switchboards6. What inspires y
I slept in later than I intended, so here are your late morning headlines. Cubs pledge to roll ball to homeplate 12 times against Rangers
You don't want #600 against us, do you?
From the Daily Herald:
“I definitely have no intentions of giving up his 600th,” said Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, who is scheduled to start the series finale on Thursday afternoon. “It’s motivation for me to keep him at 599.”
Signing Sosa was a low-risk gamble that has paid off for the Rangers, who inked the 38-year-old slugger to a minor-league deal last winter. Though Sosa is hitting just .246 (56-for-228) with 64 strikeouts, he has delivered in the clutch. He leads the Rangers with a .354 batting average with runners in scoring position, 14th best in the American League.
Sosa has 11 home runs and 15 doubles in 60 games this season, and his 51 RBI tie him with Florida’s Miguel Cabrera for 11th in the major leagues. Lee leads the Cubs with 36 RBI.
Pitching the series opener for the Cubs tonight w
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. If someone had asked me 10 years ago if I ever saw myself as an entrepreneur I would’ve either curled up my nose or stared blankly at them. Now that I’ve begun my journey on this path I can’t imagine myself not doing it. It’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I started bōbē just over a year ago from very humble beginnings but it’s slowly evolving and I have big plans for the year ahead. The packaging & labels are being recreated, new products will be added to the line & I’m making a point of getting out into the community as much as possible. I want to be able to provide a “choose your own adventure” for bath & body products. The products are to be quality items, at an affordable price while maintaining a professional appearance.2. Where are you located? Saskatoon, SK Canada3. How did you come up with your business name? The name bōbē (pronounced “beau-bee”) happened b
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I started my business like a lot of indie designers -- for the fun of it! I couldn't afford to buy fancy jewelry, so I decided to make some for myself. Voila, the business was born.2. Where are you located?San Francisco, CA.3. How did you come up with your business name?It didn't require filing for a business name! And "creations" implies all sorts of art, not just jewelry.4. Where do you sell your products?www.peggyli.com5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?I'm a regular poster on The Switchboards and IndieFinds.6. What inspires you?Beautiful natural materials are always inspiring. 7. Read any good books lately?I've just started reading Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great" about what makes great businesses.8. Have any marketing or business tips you’d like to share? Know your target market. Learn all you can about your business. Be persistent.9. Do you ever get stumped for ideas? How do you w
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I have a really thick Boston accent and get the classic head tilt from people when I am in conversation with them. I can be silly, shy and outgoing all within two minutes and most definitely outrageous but never in church! I don't have any brothers or sisters but I do have a HUGE family which is awesome; my family are my best friend’s and my best friend’s are my family. My business was never supposed to include body care products, only massage oils for my private massage therapy practice. Boy oh boy that has all changed. Now I make over 5 different scrubs, three different lotions and a boat load of bath teas, bath salts and bath bombs. I am big on using paraben free preservatives in all my skin & spa products. Many products are Vegan, organic and 100% natural. The best part is naming the product and getting feed back from my customers. 2. Where are you located? I am surrounded with cranberry bogs (Ocean spray head
Brunch at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain was just what the doctor ordered after a crazy New York City night on the town. Kai, Reggie, and I met up with bachelor Chris and his friend Brian at the restaurant. They had already ordered a few cocktails to ease their hangovers. I started with a cappuccino and the delicious breads and flavored butter they brought us (so good we asked for a second basket).
The restaurant seemed about half full at 12:30 pm, which may have been a reflection of the holiday weekend. As I took in the interior design, I was reminded of the Food Network’s short documentary on the opening of the restaurant (as it was built very quickly - a few months max). I especially liked the amount of natural light coming in through all the windows, as well as the gigantic mirror over the bar.
I ordered the Shrimp and Grits with Bacon, Scallions and Garlic (pictured first). It was extremely rich and delicious. The rest of the table split a second order of it. Fo
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I'm Heather Flottmann, owner and designer of liliputians. The concept for the liliputians label was born in NYC on May 12, 2004 with the arrival of Lily Belle. She is the inspiration, and she is my muse. Liliputians became a reality about a year later with the completion of the liliputians NYC web site, www.liliputians-nyc.com.Liliputians is a hip, indie clothing label from NYC specializing in custom, boutique childrens clothes. All Liliputians clothing is lovingly hand crafted to custom perfection. Liliputians offers special designs for every day, unique birthday and holiday outfits, art inspired Mommy & Me sets, trendy appliqued tees, and fun accessories such as dolly barrettes, funky hair clips, and hair flowers. All creations are heirloom quality, limited editions or even one of a kind. For hip babies, little girls & boys, and mommies too! 2. Where are you located? We're in NYC and love living here. This city n
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I am a full time glass artist who specializes mainly in lampwork glass beads, buttons and cabochons. My primary aim is to supply jewelry designers with unique custom pieces of art for their designs. I’m married and currently live with 4 dogs. 2. Where are you located?I live in Southeastern Michigan 3. How did you come up with your business name?Gwacie is my nickname. I have always been a klutz and thus I was often called “Gracie” as I clumped and bumped my way through the life. In time the name changed to “Gwacie” and it just stuck. 4. Where do you sell your products?I have a very active website at www.gwaciebeads.com . In addition, I often travel to local bead shows, art shows and bead stores, and occasionally I sell via online auction sites. 5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? I belong to several glass artist organizations.6. When you’re not making things, what do you do?I
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I'm 33, am married with two children, and I work part-time at a winery. I started Gallimaufry Arts to try and remain a stay-at-home mom, and still contribute to my family. I make vintage-inspired jewelry, chain maille, little books, goodies for the home and other random items. 2. Where are you located? In a little foothill town between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.3. How did you come up with your business name?I like making lots of different things--sometimes I really like making them, and sometimes I don't. The definition of gallimaufry is a medley or hodgepodge, and in addition to liking the word, I thought it would give me space to explore different avenues.4. Where do you sell your products?Currently through my website, www.gallimaufryarts.com, my Etsy shop GallimaufryArts@etsy.com, purplepinkandorange.com, mybonnieandclyde.com, and soon at lepetitgarage.com. I'm hoping to get into some brick and mortar st
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I am work at home, stay at home Mom. I have 2 children at home and a teenage – Eek! -stepson who visits often. I have always loved creating with my hands. I started art classes at a young age and continued dabbling in the arts up through high school. I reconnected to my art roots when my first daughter was born. It is amazing how creating a life changes your own entirely. Sewing and designing is a great way for me to have “me” time and a chance to keep learning and developing my talents. It’s a great expression of my ideas and personality that’s different from anything else I do. 2. Where are you located? I am located in Idaho and work out of my home office and sewing room! 3. How did you come up with your business name? LOL!!! Well……….just sort of on a whim. Basically, I was needing something for “me” outside of my everyday duties as wife and mother. My own creative outlet – hence my name – crea
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1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. I have always had a passion for entrepreneurship, the cosmetics industry, and helping others. I’ve been blessed in having the opportunity to take this passion to the next level with Sylvia & Marcos. Sylvia & Marcos provides natural skincare products with an emphasis on reaching the multicultural consumer. I’m constantly researching the benefits of various ingredients, and ingredient combinations. It’s extremely important for people of ethnic backgrounds, whose skin is more sensitive to chemicals and abrasiveness, to use natural skincare products whenever possible. I encourage everyone to take a moment to read the ingredient labels on their favorite products. It’s important to empower oneself.2. Where are you located?Right now… We’re located in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C.3. How did you come up with your business name? Sylvia & Marcos represents my Panamanian heritage and who I am. It a
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. My name is Brittany Forks, and I am a senior graphic design major at Mississippi State University. I created Kilobyte Couture in May 2006 as a small minimal side project selling jewelry on etsy.com. Later on in the year I told my teachers about my side project, and they decided a professional identity and name change in the works so Kilobyte Couture was officially launched Feb 6, 2007. I am currently taking an independent study class under Kate Bingaman (obsessiveconsumption.com) developing my brand and promoting my jewelry. 2. Where are you located? Mississippi State, Mississippi 3. How did you come up with your business name? My boyfriend came up with the name one day while we were namestorming. 4. Where do you sell your products? I sell them on my website kilobyte couture, but would love to sell through other stores or distros. 5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? Does craftster.org
Today's interview is with SBS Teas.1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I grew up in the Seattle area. At the age of 11 I began working in ourfamily business. I guess you could say that working for myself is in myblood. :) SBSteas.com is a small, woman-owned business in the beautiful PacificNorthwest. We are environmentally conscious, keeping our focus on helpingothers achieve better health and a more peaceful existence, one cup of teaat a time.2. Where are you located?Washington state3. How did you come up with your business name?Through a dream4. Where do you sell your products?98% of our products are sold by us through our website at www.sbsteas.com.5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?Ladies Who Launch and Digital Eve6. What inspires you?My husband and nature7. When you’re not making things, what do you do?Read and spend time with my family8. Have any marketing or business tips you’d like to share?Have a solid business plan
"Shall we partake in libations?"That was Jamario last night after an amazing dress rehearsal of Drama Group 36's showcase, in which every actor broke many, many legs. The Juilliard seniors will take their showcase from New York City to Los Angeles over the next few weeks, and I'm looking forward to following the careers of my (bias-based) favorite Juilliard class. But for that moment, it was Easter, it had been a long week for all, and the night was ours.I had joined Tokii, Jamario and his girlfriend Stephanie for Easter brunch yesterday afternoon at Mobay Uptown, a Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Harlem. You know a restaurant is good when you're looking over the menu and already planning the next meal for your inevitable return. I love coming upon the hidden treasures of the city. The almost clandestine entrance - that one might easily overlook - conceals a dimly-lit, rich ambiance creating a trendy and comfortable chill spot suitable for a formal brunch or a casual evening wi
I performed for Easter Brunch at the Virginia Country Club, a location that I perform for several holidays throughout the year. Always a nice place to be, such great staff and well organized events. And the food! I could go on and on…
The Easter Bunny was kind enough to take time out from playing with the kids to pose for a picture!
Yesterday my golf-fanatic partner and his golf teacher buddy were watching the Masters Golf Tournament on television when they became hungry for brunch. So the three of us dashed down to the Big Wave Cafe in Kihei where we found front row seats, and they continued watching the tournament. Such is life living with a golfer.On a side note, if any golfers coming to Maui want to avail themselves of the services of an excellent golf teacher, our golf teacher friend will be on Maui until May. Just leave an email or comment, and I'll attempt to hook you up with him.
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Roxanne and I am owner of Roxi Designs. I create stationery and jewelry from my home studio. I started my business in 1999. 2. Where are you located? I am located in California. 3. How did you come up with your business name? Everyone would refer to my business with my first name like 'Roxi Art' or 'Roxi's Cards' but I liked the word 'design' and went with that. 4. Where do you sell your products? Right now my jewelry and cards can be found at Unique Freaque in Oak Park, IL and at Sentimental Reasons in Mexico, MO. And of course at http://www.roxidesigns.com!5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? Yes, I do. I belong to two wonderful groups of like-minded business owners at The Switchboards and at The Bliss Guild. 6. What inspires you? Going on vacation inspires me. When I get back I have so many ideas for new designs, etc.7. When you’re not making things, what do you do? I updat
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business. Well, my name is Sareth, and I run an online business called Ruin Me Designs. My current pieces are mostly Japanese-inspired, with a little bit of contemporary thrown in.2. Where are you located? I'm from the U.K, and very proud of it too!3. How did you come up with your business name? Originally, I made a lot of my items from vintage pieces - so I wanted my name to reflect that. I intentionally ruin items, and then turn them into something more modern, and wearable.4. Where do you sell your products? Mostly online at www.ruinme.tk, but occasionally through local craft fairs too. Although, those are hard to come by where I live!5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations? I belong to several online communities (Switchboards, Craftster etc) as well as LiveJournal. (you can find me at april-cocaine.livejournal.com).6. When you're not making things, what do you do? I play bass g
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I began in 1995 making silk wedding flowers (after making them for my own wedding) and brochures. I began cake decorating in 1997, baking has always been relaxing for me. Decorating cakes is a creative outlet for me. They not only look amazing they taste amazing. I have always enjoyed web design and began doing that in 1997 as well as logo design. In 2000 I wanted to make soap for my family for Christmas but all that was available locally were some kits that were not the best quality. So I hit the internet and started searching. I found a wonderful fragrance oil vendor yahoo group that was offering classes. The first class was a cream class and I was hooked and that is how our Bath and Body line began. It has blossomed considerably since 2001. My jewelry line was created in the fall of 2006 while recuperating from surgery for Uterine Cancer. I needed something to do during the 8 week recovery time and jewelry making helped
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Julie Shields. I'm the Owner and Jewelry Designer behind the online e-shop Hana Lynn Jewelry. Hana Lynn Jewelry features original, exclusive jewelry designs incorporating only choice materials such as quality precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, precious metals, fine artisan pieces, unique vintage components, premium freshwater/cultured pearls, Swarovski crystal and artistic glass. Almost all of my designs are one time only creations. So, each piece that is purchased is the ONLY one just like it.2. Where are you located?Well, I relocated from sunny Dallas, Texas to beautiful British Columbia, Canada almost 5 years ago. I currently live here with my Canadian husband and 2 little spoiled rotten kitty-cats. However, I'm very proud to be an "All American Girl" and absolutely love it whenever I am able get back to the good old U.S. of A.3. How did you come up with your business name?My grandmother was Japanese
There is no way a guy that does fusion ukulele could have stayed off this blog indefinitely.I am sure some of you have heard of Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row). He has been lamely labeled the “Next Jimi Hendrix….Next Van Halen…”But what is really demonstrated, is the validation and legitimacy of Baudrillard hypperreality in the form of YouTube acclamation.For your Sunday brunch entertainment:And since I may be putting together a band, I like this guy’s audition.Greg Patillo does a flute fusion of classical, rock, jazz and hip hop.Here is his rendition of Inspector Gadget, with an Axl F theme thrown in for good measure:Greg calls this genre Beat Box and Rhythm Flute.Now I just need to find someone on Squeeze Box.
Today's Sunday Brunch interview is with Jennifer of Starving Artist Bazaar.1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.My name is Jennifer Syfu and I'm a glass artist/graphic designer. I runStarving Artist Bazaar. I employ 20,000 thousand people around the globe.Just kidding. Just me, but I might recruit my sister.2. Where are you located?I'm located in Chicago (poor Bears). In the near future I will also be inPhoenix.3. How did you come up with your business name?I had to go on medical leave from my old design job and had no money. I'mvery literal.4. Where do you sell your products?I have my online shop, Starving Artist Bazaarand I also go to local craft fairs. (Yay RenegadeCraft Fair!)5. Do you belong to any local and/or web groups or affiliations?I'm a member of Indie Finds, The Switchboards and a contributor to TheSampler! Also a member of kiva.org.6. What inspires you?Glass and successful crafty business women.7. Read any good books lately?I'm reading Mast
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your indie business.I started selling crafty stuff about four years ago. I started outmaking a few different things, but I mostly concentrate on resinjewelry now. I also dabble in appliquéd clothing, when my sewingmachine decides to cooperate.2. Where are you located?I'm from New Orleans, and that's where my heart is. I've been inPaducah, Kentucky, for the past few months. I'm aching to be backhome. Rent prices are finally getting back to normal, so I plan toreturn when this lease is up.3. How did you come up with your business name?I named my business "greenKangaroo" after the Judy Blume novel. Mylittle sister was born in 2000 and made me a middle child at the ageof 24! She's the best and loves to make stuff with me. She sold someof her own creations at a market with me this past December.4. Where do you sell your products?Online, both through my own store and the New Orleans Craft Mafiastore. On Etsy, greenKangaroo. At market
If you're a "Lady-that-does-lunch" or simply enjoy a weekly Sunday brunch outing, then here is the iconic luncheon outfit from head-to-toe broken down into its' basic components. Be sure to sip a Mimosa while looking the part. Why? Because you should always have style every day of the week and twice on Sunday!
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